The Western Regional Minister, Hon. Joseph Nelson has led a high-powered delegation from the Regional Security Council (REGSEC) to Asemkow, a suburb of Agona Nkwanta, following a violent chieftaincy clash that left the community in ruins.
The delegation, which included the Western Regional Fire Commander, ACFO II David Asah Darko, the Municipal Chief Executive, the Member of Parliament for Ahanta West, and Nana Kobina Nketsia IV, visited the area on a fact-finding mission to assess the extent of destruction and restore calm.
The conflict, which erupted on October 6, 2025, escalated into widespread violence, resulting in the destruction of nearly 200 houses, 12 canoes, two motorbikes, and 12 outboard motors.
According to the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), the Agona Nkwanta Fire Station received a distress call at 8:20 p.m. that night.
Due to reports of ongoing attacks, the Regional Fire Commander coordinated with the police to secure the area before dispatching a crew of six firefighters, led by STNO II Ebenezer Essuman.
The team arrived at 12:46 a.m. and worked tirelessly to contain the fire, which was finally extinguished at 3:31 a.m. Fortunately, no casualties were recorded, though the entire community was reduced to ashes.
ACFO II David Asah Darko commended the bravery of the firefighters and the support of the police in ensuring their safety during the operation.
He also assured residents that the Service remains committed to protecting lives and property, even under challenging circumstances.
Authorities are urging calm as investigations continue into the root cause of the chieftaincy dispute that triggered the violence.
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